An overview of validation methods for energy and environmental software
This paper reviews past work on the development of techniques for the validation of computer programs for predicting the thermal performance of buildings. The major achievements of national and international projects are described and linked to ongoing work that is further developing and applying such techniques. The major conceptual issues are described, together with outstanding problems, both pragmatic and philosophical. Significant progress has been achieved since the early pioneering work, with suites of testing tools currently being considered for inclusion in both USA and European standards. However, validation can never be exhaustive and absolute. The consequences of this for the practical use of computerized design tools are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Building Research Establishment, Watford (GB)
- OSTI ID:
- 20085656
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: ASHRAE Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA (US), 06/18/1999--06/23/1999; Other Information: PBD: 1999; Related Information: In: ASHRAE Transactions: Technical and symposium papers presented at the 1999 annual meeting in Seattle, Washington of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.; Volume 105, Part 2, by Geshwiler, M.; Harrell, D.; Roberson, T. [eds.], 1360 pages.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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